Keratin could help create enamel-regenerating toothpaste in a few years.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review discusses acne's common triggers, challenges with conventional treatments, and the potential of alternative therapies to reduce side effects and enhance outcomes, highlighting an increasing interest in safer approaches due to the limitations of current topical options.
This study found that contact dermatitis of the hands, acne, and telogen effluvium were the most prevalent dermatoses among resident doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic, with notable facial post-inflammatory hyperchromia also linked to protective equipment use.
February 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this study, therapy successfully resolved mite infections in a domestic cat, leading to improved skin and ear health, including reduced crusting and itchiness, and cleaner ears after 15 days.
January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this study, outbreaks of tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans were linked to hairdressing in Sardinian barbershops, with 10 young adult men developing the infection following haircuts; timely treatment is crucial to prevent complications like scarring alopecia.
This study analyzes the application of a new hair serum incorporating natural ingredients like Aloe vera and ginger, finding it potentially beneficial for managing hair frizz, improving smoothness, and preventing damage without significant adverse reactions.
January 2025 in “Bright Sky Publications eBooks” This abstract serves as a promotional notice for a book titled "Essentials of Food Science and Nutrition" by several authors, offering it for sale at a low price, but does not report any research results.
December 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This study consisted of a pharmacy master's thesis detailing practical experiences during a hospital and community pharmacy internship and scientific investigations into the off-label use of dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia and oral vaccines for urinary tract infection prophylaxis, emphasizing therapeutic applications and mechanisms of action.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” In this study of 60 patients aged 1 to 60 with clinically diagnosed scalp diseases, researchers identified age, sex, educational level, occupation, socio-economic condition, family history, and behavior as factors associated with the prevalence of these diseases.
January 2024 in “Metabolites” This review highlights the importance of standardizing pre-analytical procedures for collecting and extracting samples from uncommon biological specimens like breast milk and sweat in clinical metabolomics, to enhance diagnostic and biomarker discovery efforts while minimizing contamination and bias.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Biology Sciences” This study in Iraq highlights significant links between COVID-19 outcomes and factors such as gender, education, age, and social behaviors, underscoring the importance of preventive measures and targeted interventions to enhance pandemic response.
December 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” In this report, a young Caucasian woman developed a hairy tongue as an unusual side effect during baricitinib therapy for severe alopecia areata, which was managed by daily toothbrush debridement.
October 2023 in “Pakistan Armed Forces medical journal” In this study of patients at a dermatology outpatient department in Pakistan, infections and infestations were the most common skin issues, with scabies and dermatophyte infections accounting for 26.5% of all cases observed.
This review examines the potential bidirectional relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome and periodontal diseases, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest further research with larger sample sizes is needed to clarify the link.
August 2023 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” This review article describes the ingredients and evaluation tests for formulating a hair serum aimed at improving hair growth and preventing hair loss, highlighting the roles of Citrus sinensis, Nigella sativa, flax seed, and coconut oil in addressing hair and scalp health.
This case study highlights a 38-year-old woman with lichen planopilaris experiencing gingival hypertrophy linked to high serum cyclosporine levels and relevant dosage, which improved after reducing the cyclosporine dose.
October 2022 in “Gadua Journal of Pure and Allied Science” In this study, Trichophyton tonsurans and Microsporum canis were identified as the primary causes of tinea capitis, with terbinafine treatment showing the highest cure rate. Non-commercial kits surpassed real-time PCR commercial kits in specificity and sensitivity for diagnosis.
July 2022 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Research” This research outlines the significant morbidity and economic impact of dermatophytosis, a contagious fungal disease affecting skin, hair, and nails, with heightened severity in immune-compromised individuals and poor environmental conditions.
May 2022 in “International journal of infectious diseases” In this case study, a 70-year-old woman with generalized favus caused by Trichophyton schoenleinii achieved a clinical and mycological cure after a one-month terbinafine treatment.
January 2022 in “Acta botanica Caucasica” This study evaluated herbal cosmetic products used in Turkiye, identifying 140 plant species and highlighting walnut, common nettle, and grape as popular for various traditional uses.
December 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that IL-1β may play a role in inflammatory signaling pathways in papulopustular rosacea, contributing to its pathogenesis.
September 2020 in “Annals of the National Academy of Medical Sciences. India” This article discusses the impact of COVID-19 on skin health, highlighting various cutaneous manifestations and the need for dermatologists to adapt their practices during the pandemic, but it reports no new results.
January 2019 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” This study evaluated the prevalence and pattern of skin disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease, observing various dermatological issues that may impact quality of life and suggesting treatments to reduce morbidity.
November 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study reported a 15% prevalence of tinea capitis among primary school children in Hyderabad, with various dermatophyte species identified as causative agents.
August 2018 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” This study found that covalently binding antimicrobial agents to hair shafts provided antibacterial activity against dandruff and odor-associated bacteria, which remained effective even after several washes.
August 2018 in “Cadernos de Agroecologia” This study reported that a new sulfur paste formulation with added plant extract and propolis effectively treated scabies in rabbits by promoting rapid tissue regeneration, hair growth, and eliminating secondary infections, offering a more affordable and less irritating alternative to commercial treatments.
January 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” This case report describes a carpenter who presented with contact dermatitis and trichopathy with whitish nodules in the axillary hair.
December 2016 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” This chapter reviews disorders of skin appendages including miliaria, acne, and alopecia, providing guidance on management and treatment but does not present new clinical findings.
This study examined patients visiting a dermatology clinic at a secondary health facility and identified the ten most common skin disease groups among them, considering factors like clinical diagnosis, age, gender, and seasonal variations.
July 2015 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study found that the most common causes for dermatology outpatient visits in RIMS Kadapa were contact dermatitis, scabies, fungal infections, urticaria, and acne.